Scholarship, Teaching & Research Symposium (STARS)

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A campus-wide celebration!

Six weeks of expos, symposiums, awards ceremonies, achievement events, and more!

Check out last year's STARS event here!

STARS Kickoff Celebration

Tuesday, March 30, 2027

Campus Center Main Event Room

  • 9-10am - Breakfast
    Join Colleagues, Students & Peers - All are welcome!
  • 10am-TBD - KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Flower Darby - Educator | Author | Speaker
    Small Teaching Online: Practical Strategies to Increase Student Engagement and Learning
SCHEDULE OF PARTICIPATING EVENTS

Tuesday, March 30

STARS Kickoff Breakfast 
9am-10am, CC Main Event Room 

STARS Keynote Address
10am-TBD, CC Theater - Registration Required

Celebration of Scholarship
TBD, CC Main Event Room / BOT / Theater / Gallery
Thursday, April 8

Coffee Thursday - Faculty Leading Faculty
1pm-2:30pm, Library Learning Commons E030
Monday, April 12

Graduate Research Symposium
4-6:00pm, CC Main Event Room 
Wednesday, April 14

SOBL Faculty / Student Research Showcase
3-5:00pm, CC Main Event Room / BOT
Wednesday, April 21

Origami Showcase
TBA, CC Main Hall, MR5, 1, 2, 3, Theatre, Gallery, Coffee House
Thursday, April 22

SOWK Program Distinction
3pm, BOT
Tuesday, April 27 Celebration of Service
4:30-6pm, Main Event Room

Chemistry Senior Symposium
TBA, CCMR5
Wednesday, April 28 NAMS Research Symposium
3-5:00pm, CC Grand Hall and Main Event Room
Friday, April 30 Psi Chi Conference
8:30am-4:30pm, Main Event Room
Wednesday, May 19 STARS Faculty Appreciation & Celebration
TBA, BOT
Host your event during STARS!

Celebrate scholarship, teaching, and research with the outstanding achievements of our faculty, staff, and students across all disciplines. 

Whether you already have something planned or are just beginning to brainstorm, we want your event included!

  • Already secured an April/May event?
    Simply send us your event details, and we’ll add it to the official STARS schedule.

  • Still finalizing your plans?
    Reserve your preferred venue, date, and time (April 1–May 14, 2027) with Event Services, then email CTLD your information to join the celebration.

To support your participation, CTLD will provide comprehensive umbrella marketing throughout the month—
• Weekly and daily campuswide blasts
• STARS-branded printed materials and displays
• Prominent website/TV placement/LED advertising spotlighting scheduled events

You’ll remain in charge of your specific event needs, such as food orders, room layouts, and school/department-level promotion. We handle the big picture—so your work gets the visibility it deserves!

Let’s make Spring 2027 a showcase of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s excellence. We can’t wait to celebrate your contributions!